Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 119: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce a national foot screening programme as part of the treatment of diabetic foot disease; the estimated cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47419/10]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 120: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received the report from the expert advisory group on diabetes; her plans to implement the recommendations particularly regarding paediatric services in the Cork area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47420/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 120 together.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) Report of the Expert Advisory Group on Diabetes was published in 2008. The implementation of the recommendations in this Report with respect to service delivery is a matter for the HSE. Therefore, the issues raised by the Deputy have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the roll-out of the national diabetes programme in east Roscommon; the number of persons who have been treated in Roscommon for preventable diabetic foot complications in the past five years; the amount of money spent on treating preventable diabetic foot disease in Roscommon in the past five years; the current levels of spending on podiatry services in Roscommon; her plans for screening diabetics in Roscommon; if a diabetic foot disease screening programme will be implemented nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47421/10]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 122: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the roll-out of the national diabetes programme in east Leitrim; the number of persons who have been treated in Leitrim for preventable diabetic foot complications in Leitrim in the past five years; the amount of money spent on treating preventable diabetic foot disease in Leitrim in the past five years; the current levels of spending on podiatry services in Leitrim; her plans for screening diabetics in Leitrim; if a diabetic foot disease screening programme will be implemented nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47422/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 122 together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.